Motability.

Motability is a national charity set up at the initiative of the Government, with all party support, in 1977 and incorporated by Royal Charter. Their objective is to help disabled people with their personal mobility.

Direct and oversee the Motability Scheme, administered by Motability Operations, which includes the Car Scheme and the Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme

Manage the Government’s Specialised Vehicles Fund, specifically to help people who need a heavily adapted car

Raise money for Motability Charitable Grants Programme to provide additional financial help to those people whose allowance does not cover the cost of the mobility solution they need.

Lease for less than your allowance

The Motability Scheme allows disabled people to lease a car by exchanging their Government funded Motability allowance.

At smart, you can lease the smart forfour for a fixed weekly amount from just £55.45 with NIL advance payment.

With smart Motability you also get a new smart every 3 years, full breakdown assistance, servicing, maintenance and more.

Scheme Benefits.

You don't have to drive - you can nominate up to two other drivers and pay a little extra for a third

Replacement tyres and repair or replacement windscreen

60,000 mileage allowance over 3 years

Many adaptations at no extra cost

Annual tax

Placing your order.

Once you have chosen a car and are happy with the test drive, you are ready to place an order. This is a simple online process and will be done by the Motability specialist at your smart Retailer

To do this, you will need to bring with you:

Both parts of your driving licence if you wish to drive

Certificate of entitlement from either DWP or SPVA

Proof of address (e.g. recent utility bill or bank statement)

Named drivers’ driving licences and consent for their details to be checked against the DVLA driver licence database (if your named driver is unable to come with you to the dealership, they must complete a Driver Consent Form.

Details of any previous accidents and driving convictions that you or your named drivers have.

You should be there to place the order yourself, unless you have a legal appointee to represent you.

Collecting your car.

When collecting your new car, don’t forget to bring your driving licence plus the letter we sent you which includes your PIN

Return your current car to the Retailer supplying your new car

Hand back any documentation and equipment from your current car, such as the manufacturer handbook and spare keys

The Retailer will take a brief condition description of the car. Provided the car is in good condition you could receive a £250 bonus a few weeks later.

Check that you and/or your nominated drivers are on your new insurance cover note.

Make sure the Retailer has your correct contact details so they can contact you during your lease with important information such as service reminders.

Before you enter your PIN ask your Retailer to give you a tour of the car. If you don’t recognise any features please discuss this with your dealer before you leave.